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PBS News Hour: As Nationwide Unemployment Grows, Rhode Island Steps In to Help Residents Find Work

PBS News Hour looks at "Machine & Marine program" part of the RI Department of Labor & Training…

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January 2-Q Poll – Workforce Changes Anticipated by Rhode Island Manufacturers

Results of last month's Polaris MEP poll designed to check the pulse of the Rhode Island manufacturing community.…

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Raimondo, Duckworth Discuss MEP National Network During Senate Commerce Committee Hearing

Manufacturing and the MEP National Network were topics discussed during a Senate panel considering the presidential nomination of…

Growth & Strategy

Comments on MEP National Network – Commerce Committee Hearing 1/26/21

Senator Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo discuss the MEP National Network during Raimondo's nomination…

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How Daycare and Industrial Entrepreneurship Relate to Manufacturing’s Recovery

Growth & Strategy

Manufacturer Info Session with RI Department of Health – COVID Rapid Test Kits

Representatives from Rhode Island Commerce and the Department of Health review the state's COVID-19 on-site rapid testing kit…

Growth & Strategy

New & New to You Hiring, Training Resources for RI Manufacturers

The state of Rhode Island offers manufacturers many resources for recruiting and training workers – but where should…

Growth & Strategy

Ask Me Anything with Kathie Mahoney, Polaris MEP Center Director

New Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney answers burning questions about grant-funded training, collaboration with other Manufacturing Extension…

Lean Manufacturing

Mentoring and Manufacturing – The Leadership Partnership of Rhode Island

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Mentoring in Manufacturing – Developing the Next Generation of Leaders

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Rethinking Business Risk After the Great Lockdown

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Hire & Retain Talent

Workforce development programs from Polaris MEP are proven to help RI manufacturing companies hire and retain talent.